F-Secure has created a free tool that automates the detection and removal of the widespread Flashback Mac OS X malware.

How to use the tools:

1) Download FlashbackRemoval.zip to the Mac machine you want to scan. 2) Double-click the zip package to unzip it in the current folder. 3) Double-click the FlashBack Removal app to run the tool. 4) Follow the instructions to check . . . → Read More: detect flashback mac

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SQL Server has a function called CAST, that converts an ASCII codes array to text. Hackers can use this function to obfuscate the SQL Injection payload, and bypass filters that block SQL commands or hazardous characters. Here is an example to an attack that uses this technique: